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June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the diverse origins and influences we each have. Like so many cities, Pittsburgh has a long, rich history as a destination for immigrants and a mixing place for cultures and peoples. Tensions and inequality remain real problems, but that only underscores the importance of sharing stories and recognizing the experiences we share.
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SHARE
What’s your immigrant story? Every family has their own immigrant story or knows someone who has. This is a great month to share. Take a photo, tell your story, and share your message on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with the hashtag #CelebrateImmigrants -- then see what others are sharing.
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CELEBRATE
June 21 is World Refugee Day, and events and celebrations are planned around the globe. Pittsburgh is hosting its 8th annual celebration from 11 am to 2 pm in Market Square. There will be food and craft vendors, music, dance, speakers, and kids activities, all representing cultural backgrounds from across the globe. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Find information on the Facebook event listing.
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ATTEND
The Steel City World Cup, hosted by PUMP, Open Field, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, and Welcoming Pittsburgh, is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s growing global community. More than 60 games will be played to narrow the field down to 2 final teams, who will compete head-to-head under the lights of Highmark Stadium on Finals Night, June 29. The finals match will be the feature event among many at the Riverhounds’ “Celebration of Cultures” night. Visit the event website to find out more and purchase tickets.
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LISTEN
Now that summer is here, summer music festivals are back. In the Pittsburgh area, we are digging the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, June 20 through 23 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Listen to the music of the participating artists online, and get full details on performances and tickets.
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ACT
Welcoming America offers plenty of ways to make your diverse community stronger by welcoming and supporting your immigrant and refugee neighbors, from uniting your neighborhood with the power of food to thanking your local officials who support immigrants and refugees. Visit their website for more information and ways to welcome in your community.
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For the first installment of the BurghMeetsWorld event series, The Global Switchboard has worked closely with several religious and community leaders in Pittsburgh to present a forum that explores the question, “What do we do with fear?” The evening will focus on how a pervasive “fear of others” is impacting us on a global, local, and personal level. Free food will be provided! Find out more and register.
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